Interesting Facts

Wine "Chateau Pey La Tour" is made ​​from grapes of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The composition of the soil in the vineyards of Chateau Pey La Tour is extremely diverse: clay-limestone soil with a ratio of clay, often exceeding 50%, ideal for growing Merlot, and clay-gravel soils are great for Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. After the harvest, the grapes are sent to the winery, where after a careful sorting and destemming it undergoes compression. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature. Each variety vinified separately.

Château Pey La Tour is located at the highest point of the commune Salleboeuf. Since 1990, Chateau, an area of ​​145 hectares, owned by Dourthe. Company Dourthe (Dourthe) was founded in 1840. Today, its possessions cover about 350 acres and located in the most favorable for viticulture and wine-making regions of France - Bordeaux and Languedoc-Roussillon. In addition, the company owns extensive vineyards in Argentina. French estate companies have a particularly advantageous for wine terroir, the presence of the most modern and innovative laboratories, well-equipped cellars and warehouses. Combined with careful maintenance, selection of vines and knowledge working in the company of highly skilled professionals, the benefits of the terroir of Bordeaux and Languedoc regions allow you to create a truly great wines under the brand name "Dourthe" and the company itself - to be a leader in the sale of the best Bordeaux wines.